House of Lords5 Feb 2026Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 yearsMPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.5 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Labour peer and ex-FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.31 Jan 202629 Jan 2026What's happening with the assisted dying bill?It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peerLord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.29 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Lords back UK social media ban for under-16sIt comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer.21 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Parents' 'immense pride' at murdered son's legacyA court heard Lenny Scott was ambushed and shot dead for simply doing his job as a prison officer.14 Jan 202612 Jan 2026New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Forsyth of DrumleanPeers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Bull in a vote earlier this month.12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying billSupporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.9 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise billConcern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.6 Jan 2026...
